PART 6: DRIVER’S CHECKLIST SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION
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8. Visually inspect the fuel tank mounting hardware. Are
the tank straps tight? Is the webbing in place?
9. Check the air cleaner and exhaust system. Are they
tight and secure?
10. Check the trailer connections. Are they secure and
the lines clear? If they are not being used, are they
stored properly?
11. Is the trailer spare wheel secure? Inflated?
12. Is the landing gear up and the handle secured?
13. Check the 5th wheel. Is the kingpin locked?
14. Is the sliding 5th wheel locked?
15. Check for loose or missing suspension fasteners.
16. Check springs or other suspension parts for damage
such as cracks, gouges, distortions, bulges, or chaf-
ing.
17. Check the air system. Are there leaks?
18. Drain excess moisture from all air supply tanks. Make
sure the drain valves are closed. This procedure is
also required for air supply tanks equipped with auto-
matic drain valves.
In-Cab Checklist
WARNING! To avoid death or injury while
entering or leaving the cab, keep your feet in
contact with the steps and your hands on the
handhold. Always have three points of con-
tact as you enter or exit a cab. See “
PART 2:
GETTING INTO & OUT OF THE CAB AND
FRAME ACCESS” of this manual for more
information.
1. Adjust the seats.
2. Fasten and adjust safety restraint belts. See “
PART 5:
SEAT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS”, or the Index,
under Restraint Systems.
3. Sleeper Restraints: Check and inspect condition. See
“
PART 5: SEAT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS”, or the
Index, under Restraint Systems.
4. Adjust the steering column.
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